Growing up, my sisters and I brought my mom breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day, as is tradition. Perhaps not-so-traditionally, I’d squeeze cold oranges for her morning juice, then drink the whole glass once delivered to her room. One can only imagine my inner peace when, after years without, I drank a glass of cold, fresh-squeezed … Continue reading Amsterdam gem: Frenzi’s organic breakfast
Beer, waffles, fries and chocolate: the four main Belgian food groups. Infiltrating the streets and stomachs of Belgium with their cheap prices and iconic mystic, the street stands in Brussles lured me in. However, after spending two days fueled on beef fat and sugar pearls, I arrived in Brugge (also written Bruges), West Flanders like a Gila Monster: slow, lethargic, … Continue reading Sanctuary for the fried-out
As the temperatures are rising in Phoenix, time outside is lessening. With some cloud cover and breeze these past few days, it’s been the perfect opportunity to spend time at The Farm at South Mountain. Off loop 202 at 32nd Street, The Farm is a beautiful desert-landscape hideaway, with orchard trees providing a canopy of greenery … Continue reading The Farm at South Mountain
Whenever someone comes to visit in Phoenix, the first thing I plan is where we’ll eat breakfast. To me, it’s not only the most important meal of the day nutrition-wise, but also quality-of-life-wise. I know. I’m very wise. That’s why I take the people I love to the places I love, one being Vovomeena. It’s a … Continue reading Places to Brunch: Vovomeena
If you’re looking for a California native who regularly visits Los Angeles to surf and actually says “Cali,” it’s going to take time. But go ahead and still try. While you’re looking, though, and exploring the great state, I hope you stop along the central coast. Or stop to stay for a small holiday, because … Continue reading Life’s short, eat cookies
Bonjour Brooke 